Unit 4: Fire Safety & Suppression
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Unit 4: Fire Safety & Suppression
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Unit 4: Fire Safety & Suppression. Unit 4: Fire Safety & Suppression Fire Chemistry Fire Extinguishers Firefighting Techniques Hazardous Materials Size-Up. Fire Safety and Suppression. Fire Chemistry. Oakland Hills 1991. 1 home every 11 sec. Fire Safety and Suppression. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Unit 4: F i re Safety & Suppress ion
Unit 4: Fire Safety & Suppression• Fire Chemistry• Fire Extinguishers• Firefighting Techniques• Hazardous Materials• Size-Up
Fire Safety and SuppressionFire Chemistry
Oakland Hi l ls 1991
1 home every 11 sec
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Oakland Hi l ls 1991
2,500 Homes burned
1,000 acres charred
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San Bruno 2010
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San Bruno 2010
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Put out small fires if safe to do so.Make sure fires stay extinguished to prevent
additional fires. Shut-off utilities, when necessary and safe to do so.Assist with evacuations where
necessary, or secure area.
The role of CERTs
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Heat: required to elevate the temperature of material to its ignition point.
Fuel: solid, liquid, or gas. Oxygen: feeds the fire.
Fire Chemistry
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A: Ordinary combustibles B: Flammable and combustible liquids C: Energized electrical equipment D: Combustible metals
Classes of Fire
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Know how to use it!
GaugeNozzlePinHose Label State Fire Marshal tag
Components
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Swimming pool or spa water Sand or dirt Garden hose Others?
Creative Firefighting Resources
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Fire Safety and SuppressionFirefighting Techniques
Use safety equipment at all times.Work with a buddy.Have a backup team.Always have 2 ways to exit the fire area.Confine the fire. Stay low to the ground.Maintain safe distance.Make sure fire stays out!
Fire Suppression Safety
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Identifying Hazardous Materials
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Can my buddy and I fight the fire safely?Do we have the right equipmentAre there other hazards? Is the building going to collapse?Can we escape if we need to?
Gathering of Information for Decision Making
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1. Gather facts.2. Assess the scene.3. Identify your resources.4. Establish your fire suppression
priorities.5. Develop a plan.6. Conduct fire suppression.7. Evaluate your progress.
Scene size-up
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Your safety comes first! Only attempt to extinguish fires within the
CERT scope of practice. Use the buddy system. Safety rules/protective equipment. Resources. Effective fire suppression techniques.
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